Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo

Wellington, New Zealand

Nature & Wildlife conservationAnimal welfare
CharityInternational reach
Profile last updated: May 5, 2026

About

Wellington Zoo is a charity based in Wellington, New Zealand working on nature & wildlife conservation, animal welfare.

Wellington Zoo, known as Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo, is a charitable trust in Wellington, New Zealand. It cares for animals in its collection, provides welfare for them, protects threatened species, cares for injured native wildlife and seeks to engage the community in environmental action. Its online shop sells animal-themed soft toys, gifts, books, clothing and educational products, with proceeds supporting the zoo's work. Zoo Crew memberships and gift cards give visitors annual access to the zoo. The zoo states it is the world's first carboNZero certified zoo and is a member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Organisation type

Charity

Focus areas

zoowildlife conservationanimal welfaresoft toyszoo membershipNew ZealandWellingtoncarboNZero

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Nature & Wildlife conservationAnimal welfare

Works for

Animals

How they work

Direct services

Countries of operation

New Zealand

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateMembershipShop

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

carboNZero certified

Industry memberships

Zoo and Aquarium Association AustralasiaWorld Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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